We don't wanna hear that wack sh!t no more no more.....
Here's Soul-lo hoe's latest video from his recently released, Do What Thou Wilt, album.
Since I just saw the visual for Braille (late I know), I decided to post that one too. Both for the culture.
Intros are significant to an album. Sometimes, it will make or break if you listen to it or just skim through it. (Kudos to S.C.). After a few random discussions of which ones fell into the 'best' category, I decided to share my views via blogpost; in no particular order btw...
Ashanti | Ashanti
Genius idea and one of the best intros I’ve ever heard (concept wise). If you haven’t heard it, this intro contains Ashanti’s previous collabs during the build up of her career- incorporated in an order leading up to the ‘feature presentation’.. her debut album. The horror tune (can you guess what film?) hits while yelling out their signature line “It’s murdaaaaaaa”. The perfect close out? The sound bite from Free on 106 and Park announcing the #1 video of the day (..if you remember at that time.. the video was #1 for a while) which is ‘Foolish’. After the explosion.. ‘Foolish’ comes in immediately. Nice. Very nice.
The Dynasty : Roc La Familia | Jay-Z
Anytime a Just Blaze production discussion occurs…. This joint is ALWAYS mentioned… as it should be. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the regular version on YouTube soooo… here’s a compromise of the live version on Tidal and the instrumental. I was bummed about that because the lyrics are often overshadowed from the mesmerizing beat. These will do though. I’m sure the picture is achieved.
Food for thought- you do the dishes.
Yeeeah Baby | Big Pun
In a mad scientist effort, in an instant you’re intrigued. Not only is the intro entertaining (“Michael Jackson…. Because he has money!!”), but you’re now interested in who is being poured in the pot to create ‘The Punisher’. To solidify this… I believe a perfect description was said ::
The heart of an Indian
The strength of a Black man
And the pride.. of a Spaniard!
True ish. R.I.P. Pun.
I swear I'm being modest
If you thought from her hit break out single 'Ouuuuu'.. that Young M.A was just another artist who could make a catchy track, think again. With 'Eat'.. the metaphor is accurate. 6 1/2 minutes of pure bars over a 'Money, Power, Respect' flip. Kudos to her. If anyone was doubting her talent to spit, this will definitely change their mind.
It's always a good vibe when new Overdoz releases. We've been waiting! I can only hope this indicates that a new project is dropping soon. In the meantime.. jam out to these below::
The Prelude : Last year, 4th quarter, was the worst. I hit an all time low (it felt like). It rained in my life… and just like the saying goes... it POURED. Those ‘Addiction’ followers know that most times when I step away from the blog, it’s because something is going on in my life. Nothing minimal. Each time, it was detrimental enough to un-inspire me from writing and/or being on the internet period (including social media). I wrote all the time in my journals, but nothing I had to say would ever make it up here. My passion for my blog never left... but the motivation, the drive, and inspiration dissipated. I was distracted with trying to figure out 'how did I get here?' 'am I coming or going?' . You know... the motions of dealing with life... one thing after another.
There were, also, times when the posts would flood on one day out the week and slow up for the rest. For those times, it was simple. I work HARD.. and needless to say… . by the time I get home.. I don’t want to catch up on things..I don't want to see what new music released... I don’t want to meet any more deadlines (including those set in my mind for the blog)… I just want to relax and unwind. Laptop closed. Phone down. But, back to the above. From the metaphorically speaking.. 'Coldest Winter', I had it set in my mind summer sixteen was going to be different. I was going to have FUN just like I had done years prior. However, the usual boomerang came. Life had something else in store....
That's why it's rest in peace to Tommy, we still bumpin Cole...
Last week, J.Cole released 'False Prophets' that had social media in a stir for all the indirect 'alleged' shots at several artists... including that speculated of Wale. Wale responded to Cole (and other issues)
on a track of his own with deep wordplay just as impressive. All the while, there is no beef. Just two lyricists speaking their mind...
